The following pets are among those available for adoption at Fredericksburg-area animal shelters:

540/898-1500; fburgspca.org

Aurora, tabby cat, 4 years old, spayed, quiet

Elizabeth, tortie cat, spayed female, 4 years old, gorgeous

Fuzzy, Great Dane-boxer, 6 years old, neutered male, special needs

Joy, hound mix, 3 years old, spayed, sweet

Lorean, German shepherd, neutered, 7 years old, loyal

Mandy, hound mix, 2 years old, spayed female, adorable

Marcie, orange tabby cat, spayed, 3 years old, shy

Penny, black and white cat, spayed, 7 years old, independent

Shorty, beagle, 6 years old, neutered, good companion

(Open house first Saturday of each month at PetSmart, Central Park; second Saturday at Petco, Plank Road; third Saturday at PetSmart, South Gateway Drive; and fourth Saturday at Petco, Worth Avenue, Stafford.)

STAFFORD COUNTY SHELTER

540/658-7387; co.Stafford.va.us; look for link to Animal Control Department. From there, click on Adopting an Animal.

Hugo, pit bull-American bulldog, male, white

Pike, pit bull, male, black and white

Kira, Labrador mix, female, black and white

Scottie, pit bull, male, black and white

Petey, pit bull mix, male, white and black

Hercules, pit bull, male, blue brindle and white

Olive, hound mix, female, black and tan

Jaden, pit bull, female, white/tan

Rikki, Rottweiler, female, black/tan

Dolce, Chihuahua-pit bull, female, brindle/white

Cats and kittens also available.

STAFFORD COUNTY SPCA

540/657-7387; staffordspca.org

Blue, pit bull, neutered, 2 years old, loving and obedient

Emmy, shorthair cat, 1 year old, spayed, loves to cuddle

Nate, Walker hound, 3 years old, male, very affectionate

Nahla, shorthair cat, 2 years old, spayed, love bug

Roman, Chihuahua-pug, 1 year old, neutered male, loves treats

Paddy, shorthair cat, 2 years old, neutered, loves to nap

Riley, German shepherd, 5 years old, neutered male, loves fetch